Accenture posts first of series of blogs in advance of Nov. 1 “RPA” webinar

10/18/2018

RPA: Optimizing Healthcare, Improving Lives Is there room for robots in the hospital? To answer that, here is a story from James MacDougall of robotic process automation (RPA) provider for Blue Prism: “My first sortie as an Air Force pilot in an F-16 taught me one very important lesson—namely, that some technologies outstrip the human ability to maximize its performance. … Read More

6SigmaTek – Decreasing wait times in your emergency department

10/05/2018

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by our Associate Members. The following was provided by 6SigmaTek. By Stephen Griffin, Managing Partner, Lean Six Sigma Business Transformation at 6SigmaTek, LLC Is your hospital experiencing long lengths of stays? Perhaps patients leaving without being seen or even against medical advice? Lean Six Sigma Business Transformation has created a high-level approach that … Read More

Hall Render and CampbellWilson to serve as Platinum Sponsors of Oct. 17 Annual Awards Luncheon

10/03/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is proud to announce Hall Render and CampbellWilson, LLP will serve as the top Platinum Sponsors of the DFW Hospital Council’s 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 17 at the Arlington Convention Center. Hall Render is the nation’s largest health care-focused law firm distinguished by its attorneys’ extensive knowledge and experience. Its health lawyers provide … Read More

Nov. 1 webinar to detail “Robotic Process Automation in Healthcare”

10/01/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in coordination with Accenture will host the webinar “Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Healthcare” on November 1 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This complimentary education event will be hosted by DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love, with Carol Durham, an applied intelligence director at Accenture, and James MacDougall, a senior director at Blue Prism, serving as the expert … Read More

Wello – Our health and our bodies are connected to indoor moisture

09/25/2018

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by our Associate Members. The following was provided by Wello, Inc. Our health and our bodies are directly connected to indoor moisture. Viable or infectious viruses are far more potent in low humidity than higher humidity. To compound this, while our immune system depends on well-hydrated tissues inside, our respiratory system depends on … Read More

ACHE Annual Women’s Breakfast set for Oct. 2

09/21/2018

The ACHE of North Texas will host its “Annual Women’s Breakfast” on Tuesday, October 2 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at the La Cima Club in Las Colinas. A panel will be on hand to include Dr. Teresa Chan-Leveno, an associate professor at UT Southwestern; Patricia M. Currie, president of hospital operations at Baylor Scott & White Health; Mellissa … Read More

Healthcare Solutions by SWC – The Positive Patient Experience

09/20/2018

The DFW Hospital Council posts guest blogs by our Associate Members. The following was provided by Healthcare Solutions by SWC. By Amanda Ward Healthcare organizations these days all seem to be focused on creating the most extraordinary patient experience. It has become a competitive differentiator of sorts with new hospital construction touting the likes of high-tech concierge check-ins, upscale dining … Read More

EHN to host Parkland’s Dr. Steve Miff for Sept. 26 meeting

09/19/2018

The Executive Healthcare Network (EHN) of DFW will host the morning session “Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation – The State of the Union” on Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the BravoTech Offices in Dallas. Dr. Steve Miff, president/CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI), will serve as keynote speaker. EHN is a free networking … Read More

KPN announces new brand identity

09/12/2018

KPN Health, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, announced in September it’s rebranding from KPN Health to KPN, including a new logo and website. KPN’s new logo is designed to emphasize to ACOs, healthcare associations, hospitals and provider networks, KPN’s new Knowledge.Performance.Now. focus. Through its advisory services, KPN can serve as a “Trusted Advisor” to assist clients anticipate … Read More

Summer Interlocutor is now available

08/30/2018

The summer edition of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s Interlocutor is now available. Click on the graphic below to read the latest on DFWHC’s upcoming 70th Annual Awards Luncheon and a column by Steve Love on the rising uninsured rates in Texas. You will also find guest articles on the DFW Intimate Partner Violence Coalition, “Decreasing Wait Times in the … Read More